🟣 3.2 The Impact of Sport on Society & of Society on Sport: The Sociology of Sport Flashcards
Society
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interesr
Example of when national pride was achieved through sport
Britain through Team GBs 3rd position on the medal table at London 2012
Socialisation
A lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices and roles in order to take their place in that society
2 main parts of socialisation
Primary and secondary socialisation
Primary socialisation
Refers to socialisation during the early years of childhood which takes place mainly with the immediate family. Key process of this stage is internalisation (learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself). Taught basic values and accepted behaviour patterns. Play is a good way to share and interact
Secondary socialisation
Occurs during the later years of life when family is less involved and other ‘agencies’ are deliberately set up for the socialisation process such as school
How can school help with the socialisation process
By teaching important moral skills such as co-operation, teamwork and learning to take responsibility for one’s own actions
What is gender socialisation
Learning of behaviour and attitudes historically considered appropriate for a given sex. Boys learning to be boys and girls learning to be girls
What is social control
A concept that refers to the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviour are regulated within a social system
What is an institution
An established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose
Example of social control limiting sporting involvement
Society has been male dominated, restricting females from being involved in sport. May have been more social acceptabke for women to play sports like tennis rather than rugby. Also stereotypical roles of women in housing
What is social change
An alteration in the social order of society
How does social change occur
Occurs when institutions re-adjust to meet ‘new needs’ of groups in society such as women
